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High hopes for hybrid wine grapes
University of Minnesota’s cold-hardy wine grapes open new opportunities.
Washington apple crop estimated at 138.2 million boxes
Good Fruit Grower received the following news release from Washington State Tree Fruit Association President
Larger farms, but fewer growers
‘It’s happening to everybody’: Stats paint stark picture of apple orchard consolidation.
Loads of lessons at Great Lakes EXPO
Dozens of sessions planned for fruit crops and other topics.
WSTFA Annual Meeting puts focus on the future of fruit
Washington tree fruit industry gears up for December convention to be held in Wenatchee.
Good to Know: Why some seasons are worse for powdery mildew
Temperature, humidity, solar radiation and other factors combine to create ‘high-pressure’ vintages.
Hansen: From wish list to reality
Strategic research initiative targets precision viticulture and enology through mechanization and innovation in Washington vineyards.
Lesley Tamura, a young grower from Hood River, Oregon
Lesley graduated from Western Oregon University with a teaching degree and taught for 10 years. She then returned to the family pear farm in 2016 to work alongside her parents, Jacquie Harrison and Gary Tamura.
North Bay Produce recalls fresh apples due to possible listeria risk
No illnesses were reported at the time of announcement.
Decline dilemma: No easy answer for rapid apple decline
Eastern apple growers report a rise in sudden collapse of seemingly healthy young dwarf trees, but is it a new problem or just highly stressed orchards felled by regular foes such as winter injury and drought?
Pollinizer research reveals patterns
WSU researcher continues work to narrow potential pollinizers and better understand the genetics of a good match.
11 tips to beat grape fungal diseases
Fruit pathologist offers helpful advice for grape growers.
USDA declares United States free from plum pox
No other country has successfully eradicated the stone fruit disease.
Pesticide residue report for apple now available
Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission conducts annual studies of most common insecticides and fungicides used in apple and cherry.
U.S. apple exports complicated by tariffs
USApple Outlook speakers discuss high barriers faced in China, India.
Are consumers confused by too many apple varieties?
While the 2019 apple crop will be fairly average in size, grocer says consumers have too many choices.
Surfactants aid deep cleaning in microcracks
WSU researchers find surfactants help sanitizers clean inside apple skin microcracks.
Spray, without the sprayer
Taking air out of the equation reduces drift, optimizes coverage and efficiency.
Apply for sweet cherry trade mitigation funds by Dec. 6
Direct payments to fresh sweet cherry producers available through the USDA Market Facilitation Program.
Protecting the Cosmic Crisp investment
Growers pony up for research projects to support WA 38.
Harvest of Cosmic proportions
Washington begins first commercial harvest of the long-awaited WA 38.
Spotted lanternfly map shows high risk for West Coast wine regions
The invasive pest could find plenty of suitable habitat across the U.S., according to new USDA model.
Washington apple growers challenging federal wage hike mandate
Growers’ lawyers conducting their own wage surveys to support their case.
Room to grow in Ontario
Expanding direct-sale opportunities starts with wide tree rows at Ontario farm.
Washington Wine Industry Foundation seeks applicants for Powers Sabbatical
Foundation awards up to $5,000 annually for wine industry professionals to learn from wine producers around the world.
Javier Valencia, a young grower from Sunnyside, Washington
Javier is a second-generation grower from Washington’s Yakima Valley. He works as the viticulturist for Brothers in Farms and is the son of Brenda Lee and Javier Ayala Valencia.
Mattheis: 1-MCP research a fruitful endeavor
USDA-ARS Tree Fruit Research Laboratory in Wenatchee, Washington, was key in implementing 1-MCP technology for the tree fruit industry.
Fryhover: Retail has much to say
… are we listening?
Commerce Department rules in favor of U.S. tart cherry producers
Duties imposed on Turkish imports.
NW Cherry Research Review set for Nov. 12
The Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission is holding its annual NW Cherry Research Review from
Outthinking technology
Digital Viticulture field day brings big-data tools down to the farm.
Study tracks effect of pest management in adjacent crops
Entomologist studies the connection between pear IPM and neighboring cherry orchards.
First Cosmic Crisp harvest: Be patient — Video
Research officials urge growers to rely on starch scale, not color, to determine WA 38 harvest timing.
Sugar substitute keeps pounds and pests at bay
Researcher determines sugar substitute erythritol is toxic to pear psylla.
Variety watch: Carneval could be an early winner
Washington cherry grower at first doubts his luck when he stumbles upon a sweet new variety.
The secrets of sour rot
How to fight it when sour rot turns grapes from sweet to sour.
Cosmic Crisp in the courts
Judge sides with WSU in contract dispute over WA 38 propagation.
WSDA seeks phylloxera sampling volunteers
Following reports in the Walla Walla Valley, agency plans to sample for the pest in major grape growing regions in Eastern Washington this fall.
Spray specialist promotes crop-adapted approach
IFTA tour stop highlights basics of crop-adapted spraying approach and benefits to apple growers.
Big things underway in Ontario
International Fruit Tree Association takes growers across Canadian province for an uplifting view of some industry innovations.
The right tools for the job — Video
Ontario family’s experiments with equipment pay off in the orchards.
Washington Apple Education Foundation celebrating 25 years
WAEF awards more than $1.1 million in scholarships, but its impact goes beyond the money.
Phylloxera detection in Walla Walla means growers wary of soil movement during harvest
Heading into harvest, wine grape growers in Walla Walla, Washington, face a new complication: phylloxera has been found in several area vineyards.
Pear industry ripe for a rescue
What’s the future for pears? It’s complicated and urgent, and the industry is working to tackle the issue.
Rooting out solutions for pear growers
WSU’s pear rootstock breeding program is part of a global effort to solve problems through genetics.
Moffitt: Ripe Anjou is the new pear variety!
How Pear Bureau Northwest is working to make sure consumers can eat their pears right away.
Hayden Dooney, a young grower from Simcoe, Ontario
Hayden grew up on a family farm in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. After traveling for work, he settled down in Simcoe, working for Norfolk Fruit Growers Association and buying his first orchard with his wife, Amanda.
Tour of China reveals a country of contrasts
Middle Kingdom modernizes fruit industry, sometimes slowly, sometimes quickly.
Growers invest in seasonal families
Columbia Gorge orchardists contribute to expand local migrant education program.
2019 apple crop forecast to be 1 percent larger than last year
Day two of USApple conference reveals estimate up slightly from the five-year average.